Local heroes in North West Glasgow will be honoured this year in special community awards held by Queens Cross Housing Association.

The Awards are particularly special this time round as 2016 is the Association’s 40th anniversary year.

The Pride of Queens Cross Awards put a spotlight on the achievements of Queens Cross residents and staff across a number of categories, including working together, customer focus, clean and green, and outstanding contribution to the community.

The awards are supported by community regeneration specialist Keepmoat which is currently delivering multi-million pound investment works to the Association’s Cedar multi-storey flats in the Woodside neighbourhood.

To launch the awards, Wei Na, tenant and community gardener, was joined by Queens Cross handyperson Vinnie Hughes, Queens Cross board chair Margaret Glass and regional managing director of Keepmoat, Eamonn McGarvey, in the Woodside Community Garden.

Vinnie received the tenant-nominated Customer Focus Award in the first-ever Awards in 2014. He was applauded for his hard work and unfailing willingness to help those in the community, no matter how big or small the task.

Vinnie said: “It was an honour to win the award last time around. It was a fantastic night, and showcased the community pride I see every day working in the area.”

Queens Cross chair Margaret Glass said: “This year is our 40th anniversary at Queens Cross, and we want celebrate the people and spirit which continue to makes our community such a fantastic place to live.

“The awards are a brilliant way to honour those who make a difference in our neighbourhoods every day.”

Eamonn McGarvey of Keepmoat added: “We have a fantastic partnership with Queens Cross and have a shared vision of transforming neighbourhoods and lives in Glasgow.

“We are honoured to be the main sponsor of this year’s Awards and look forward to meeting all of the worthy nominees who help us to create better communities.”

To find out more about the Pride of Queens Cross Awards and download a nomination form, visit www.qcha.org.uk/prideofqueenscross, call 0141 589 7442, email proudtobequeenscross@qcha.org.uk or visit the 45 Firhill Road, G20 7BE.